1.In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to fo to see the match.
=>Although it rained heavily, we decided to go to see the match.
2. Although they lost, the home team played very well.
=>Despite getting lost, the home team played very well.
3.Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.
=>In spite of the rain, I still went to school on time.
4. Although she isn't brilliant, she studies quite well.
=>Despite not being brilliant, she studies quite well.
5.She isn't brilltant but she studies quite well.
=>Although she isn't brilliant, she studies quite well.